Scott diagnosed with leukemia

11:27 PM,
Oct. 3, 2012

Hurricane's Brian Scott was diagnosed with a curable form of leukemia.

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Brian Scott had one of the most successful seasons in Utah high school football in 2011 for the Hurricane Tigers. He ran for more than 1,600 yards in leading the team to the 3A state football crown - its first title since 1948 - and was named 3A Most Valuable Player by The Spectrum & Daily News as well as the Deseret News.

Less than a year later, Scott finds himself in an entirely different battle not related to football - a fight for his life.

Scott was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of leukemia Tuesday and is receiving treatment at the Huntsman Cancer Center in Salt Lake City. A three-time state ...